Great news for IT admins and Microsoft 365 users! Microsoft has officially rolled out a new Usage Report that covers both the New and Classic versions of Outlook for Windows. This update is now available across all Microsoft 365 tenants, helping organizations better understand how their users are engaging with Outlook.
Understanding how Outlook is being used in your organization is critical—especially as the shift toward modern experiences continues. Whether you’ve already embraced the New Outlook or are still evaluating your options, this new report is a valuable tool to guide your strategy.
Flexible Reporting Filters
The new report allows you to filter and analyze usage data over several timeframes:
Last 7 daysLast 30 days
Last 90 days
Transition Timeline
While Microsoft encourages all organizations to begin moving toward the New Outlook for Windows, the Classic Outlook isn’t going away just yet. Microsoft has committed to supporting the classic experience until 2029, giving IT teams plenty of time to manage a smooth, phased transition.
Step-by-Step: How to Access the New Outlook Usage Report
Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Go to admin.microsoft.com
Sign in with your global admin or report reader credentialsStep 2: Navigate to Reports
On the left-hand menu, click Reports
Then select UsageStep 3: Find the Outlook Report
Under the available reports, look for Outlook (New and Classic)Step 4: Apply Date Filters
At the top-right of the report page, you’ll see the Date filter
You can filter by:
Last 7 daysLast 30 days
Last 90 days
View metrics like:
Number of users on New Outlook vs Classic Outlook
Trends over timeDevice types and platform data
Use this data to plan migration and support strategies
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